Land of Wild Turkeys

That’s what the Apaches called this part of southeastern Arizona.  The official name is  Chiricahua National Monument. We probably never would have visited this land of turkeys if we hadn’t done so with our RV Club.  We didn’t even know it existed!  What a gem.  Most people think of Arizona being the desert but the diversity of the land is incredible. 

Faraway Ranch – The original cabin was purchased around 1887 by a couple of Swedish immigrants.  The cabin had been the headquarters of the white officers of the 10th Calvary of the Buffalo Soldiers (African-American enlisted unit). They were part of the last campaign to capture the Apache rebel Geronimo.

Faraway Ranch was turned into a guest ranch around 1917 and continued with guest services until the mid-60’s.  Here are some pics – a few I made black and white

I bet there are turkeys hiding in those rocks!

The middle picture was taken at 6000 feet on a path of a extremely windy day.  I had to hang onto a tree branch at one point…otherwise I was going to be down there with the turkeys!!